The Indiana Pacers had offered Stephenson a five-year, $44 million contract.

"While we tried our best to come to the best possible terms for both sides, there was not sufficient flexibility in the terms of the contract, particularly the length of the contract," his agent, Alberto Ebanks, said in a statement.

The 6-5 Stephenson is coming off his best NBA season, having averaged 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game.

The Pacers promptly filled the void by reaching a one-year deal with Rodney Stuckey, who averaged 13.9 points last season with the Detroit.

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Brandon Rush and the Golden State Warriors agreed to a two-year, $2.5 million contract. Rush's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the small forward will hold the option in the second year of the deal.

Rush was Golden State's top reserve and best perimeter defender during the 2011-12 season before tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the team's 2012-13 home opener.

Thunder lure guard Morrow

The Oklahoma City Thunder say they have signed free-agent guard Anthony Morrow.

Morrow's agent, Wallace Prather, wrote in a text message the deal is for three years and $10 million.

Morrow has career averages of 10.4 points in six NBA seasons.

Tolliver, Suns reach a deal

Two people with knowledge of the situation say free agent Anthony Tolliver agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract with Phoenix.

The 6-8 forward averaged 6.1 points and 2.6 rebounds in 64 games last season with Charlotte, his sixth team in six NBA seasons.

Odds and ends

The Washington Wizards acquired center DeJuan Blair in a sign-and-trade deal with the Dallas Mavericks, who obtained the rights to Emir Preldzic. … A person with knowledge of the deal reported Ed Davis agreed to terms on a two-year, $2 million contract with the Lakers. … Cleveland agreed to terms with free agent James Jones on a one-year, veteran-minimum contract.